Fire and explosion reported at Troy industrial site

No one was injured Monday in an industrial plant fire that included burning molten metal and an explosion in Troy, according to the Troy Fire Department.

Fire crews responded to the Sulzer Metco industrial plant at 1972 Meijer Drive after emergency calls came through with reports of molten metal burning inside the building.

Officials said the working fire inside involved a propane-powered Hi-Lo and a structure above it.

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Shortly after their arrival, firefighters encountered an explosion that damaged most of the structure, according to Troy Assistant Fire Chief David Roberts.

All employees were able to safely exit the building before the Troy Fire Department arrived, said Roberts in a media release. There were no casualties in the incident.

Authorities believe the fire was caused by molten metal spewing onto the above structure and onto the Hi-Low below it. Once the propane-fueled machine came in contact with the burning metal, the explosion occurred, said officials.

Troy crews were on-scene for more than an hour, employing nearly 50 members of the department in their response to the fire.

Sulzer Metco coats and enhances surfaces, produces materials and equipment for enhancing surfaces and develops machining processes for special components, according to the company's website.